Lightfolio
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VisitLightfolio vs SmugMug
What both publish
| Fact | Lightfolio | SmugMug |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | The reviewed official company page does not state a founding year. | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Lightfolio lists its base as St. Petersburg, Florida, USA. | Mountain View, California, United States |
| Integrations | Lightfolio advertises a Lightroom Classic plug-in and print fulfillment through Bay Photo Lab and Loxley Colour. | Official integrations include Adobe Lightroom, Flickr uploads and Dropbox uploads. |
| Product | Lightfolio combines client photo galleries, proofing, studio management, and website tools for photographers. | SmugMug describes its service as an all-in-one platform for storing, sharing, and selling photography. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.4 out of 5 from 35 reviews. | 3.5 out of 5 from 11 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 1 review. | 4.2 out of 5 from 39 reviews |
Lightfolio plans
- FreeFree
- Client Galleries — FreeFree
- Websites — FreeFree
- Studio Manager — FreeFree
- Client Galleries — Lite$7 a month
- Websites — Pro$10 a month
SmugMug plans
- SmugMug Source RAW add-on$10 a month
- SmugMug Source RAW storage add-on$10 a month
- Direct$20 a month
- Portfolio$23.50 a month
- Pro$37 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Lightfolio if…
Lightfolio suits independent photographers and small studios that want clients to select, discuss, and purchase images through online galleries. The free plan may fit photographers who can work within its storage, gallery, and commission limits.
Pick SmugMug if…
SmugMug suits photographers who want to store, share, or sell their work, whether as a hobby, side-hustle, or business. Its Portfolio and Pro features are geared toward photographers selling prints or downloads and managing client access.